Suffixes
Central Idea
Dictionary versus Thesaurus
Author's Purpose
Character Motivations
100
ous
condition of
100
The author clearly states the central idea
stated central idea
100
shows the actual definition
dictionary
100
PIE
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
100
Inside motivations like character's thoughts and emotions
internal motivations
200
ion
condition of
200
The reader has to use clues such as the title, setting, and plot to determine central idea
implied central idea
200
shows words that are similar
thesaurus
200
True/False: Purpose and point of view are the same thing
False
200
Outside motivations like other characters, the setting, or action
external motivations
300
ent
pertaining to
300
A paper titled "Man's Best Friend" has the central idea of?
Dogs
300
words that are the opposite
antonyms
300
What type of author's purpose does this convey? 
Persuasion
300
What are the three things that help us understand Character motivations?
Character's actions
Character's dialogue
Character's emotions
400
tension
act or condition being worried or nervous
400
How do you find central idea?
setting, title, characters actions
400
words that have the same meaning
synonyms
400
Read the following excerpt from Elie Wiesel's Acceptance Speech: "We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim..." What type of author's purpose does this express?
Persuasion
400
Something we know that characters don't
dramatic irony
500
abandonment
pertaining to leaving something
500
Turn to page 186-187 in your textbooks which is Act 2 Scene 5 of Anne Frank. What is the central idea of this scene?
The workers remembering how they found out about the Franks and VanDaans. Mr. Frank remembering Anne.
500
Give 3 synonyms and 3 antonyms for the following word: tension
synonyms: worried, nervous, upset
antonyms: relaxed, comfortable, loose
500
One of Anne Frank's most famous quotes "In spite of everything, I still believe people are truly good at heart." What is Anne's purpose in writing this?
Inform
500
What does the following lines tell you about Hannah's motivations? "They're Nazis. Nazis! Do you understand? They kill people. They killed--kill-will kill Jews...six million of them!"
Hannah is motivated by fear to try and convince the others to run.